Maybe the councillors that object should travel to Dorking in Surrey. They have two roundabouts with 'structures' on, one a giant cockeral and the other two bicycles put up for the Olympics in 2012. Maybe the drivers in Surrey are more proficient and less likely to be distracted.

Maybe the councillors that object should travel to Dorking in Surrey. They have two roundabouts with 'structures' on, one a giant cockeral and the other two bicycles put up for the Olympics in 2012.
Maybe the drivers in Surrey are more proficient and less likely to be distracted.PeterM

Maybe the councillors that object should travel to Dorking in Surrey. They have two roundabouts with 'structures' on, one a giant cockeral and the other two bicycles put up for the Olympics in 2012. Maybe the drivers in Surrey are more proficient and less likely to be distracted.

Score: 22

jochta says...4:53pm Wed 18 Jun 14

Looks fine to me. Maybe the councillors would be better off using their energy to get some of the roads in Wallingford resurfaced. e.g. Station Road near to the fire station and at the junctions with Croft Road and St George's Road is an utter disgrace and dangerous for cyclists.

Looks fine to me. Maybe the councillors would be better off using their energy to get some of the roads in Wallingford resurfaced. e.g. Station Road near to the fire station and at the junctions with Croft Road and St George's Road is an utter disgrace and dangerous for cyclists.jochta

Looks fine to me. Maybe the councillors would be better off using their energy to get some of the roads in Wallingford resurfaced. e.g. Station Road near to the fire station and at the junctions with Croft Road and St George's Road is an utter disgrace and dangerous for cyclists.

Score: 21

JepW48 says...8:27pm Wed 18 Jun 14

The Wallingford Parks people do an absolutely fantastic job in our beautiful town.The Castle on St.Leonards Square is a delight and so obviously the Castle. Well done to the maker and to the Parks people for putting it there amongst the wonderful flowers. Please keep it, it is fantastic and definitely not a traffic distraction at all.

The Wallingford Parks people do an absolutely fantastic job in our beautiful town.The Castle on St.Leonards Square is a delight and so obviously the Castle. Well done to the maker and to the Parks people for putting it there amongst the wonderful flowers. Please keep it, it is fantastic and definitely not a traffic distraction at all.JepW48

The Wallingford Parks people do an absolutely fantastic job in our beautiful town.The Castle on St.Leonards Square is a delight and so obviously the Castle. Well done to the maker and to the Parks people for putting it there amongst the wonderful flowers. Please keep it, it is fantastic and definitely not a traffic distraction at all.

Score: 21

Sim Collins says...9:34pm Wed 18 Jun 14

The first time I saw the castle, I thought what a great idea to brighten up the town, & was hoping to see more as I drove through , thinking it might be something to do with the carnival, obviously not the case, & it didn't take long for somebody to put the mockers on it, let's KEEP the castle!

The first time I saw the castle, I thought what a great idea to brighten up the town, & was hoping to see more as I drove through , thinking it might be something to do with the carnival, obviously not the case, & it didn't take long for somebody to put the mockers on it, let's KEEP the castle!Sim Collins

The first time I saw the castle, I thought what a great idea to brighten up the town, & was hoping to see more as I drove through , thinking it might be something to do with the carnival, obviously not the case, & it didn't take long for somebody to put the mockers on it, let's KEEP the castle!

Score: 20

LeeUpcraft says...10:06pm Wed 18 Jun 14

Three cheers for the local parks and garden staff. Any of them want to take out front page press articles accusing the work of the County Councillor as "ugly and cheap"? I suspect they're a whole lot more dignified.... http://www.ukipwanta ge.org/blog/?p=41

Three cheers for the local parks and garden staff. Any of them want to take out front page press articles accusing the work of the County Councillor as "ugly and cheap"? I suspect they're a whole lot more dignified....
http://www.ukipwanta
ge.org/blog/?p=41LeeUpcraft

Three cheers for the local parks and garden staff. Any of them want to take out front page press articles accusing the work of the County Councillor as "ugly and cheap"? I suspect they're a whole lot more dignified.... http://www.ukipwanta ge.org/blog/?p=41

Score: 14

RoHind says...11:02pm Wed 18 Jun 14

Of all the things that could distract drivers...... I'm sure there is many a young driver more easily distracted by a member of the opposite sex than this castle will manage! Maybe the councilor should start campaigning to bring back people with flags walking in front of cars, or as another comment getting the dangerous pot holes fixed!

Of all the things that could distract drivers...... I'm sure there is many a young driver more easily distracted by a member of the opposite sex than this castle will manage!
Maybe the councilor should start campaigning to bring back people with flags walking in front of cars, or as another comment getting the dangerous pot holes fixed!RoHind

Of all the things that could distract drivers...... I'm sure there is many a young driver more easily distracted by a member of the opposite sex than this castle will manage! Maybe the councilor should start campaigning to bring back people with flags walking in front of cars, or as another comment getting the dangerous pot holes fixed!

Score: 12

sevs73 says...10:26am Thu 19 Jun 14

I think Mr Adlam parking on double yellows outside his barber shop is probably more dangerous??

I think Mr Adlam parking on double yellows outside his barber shop is probably more dangerous??sevs73

I think Mr Adlam parking on double yellows outside his barber shop is probably more dangerous??

Score: 13

Sandie_E says...10:29am Thu 19 Jun 14

No seriously - this is front page news? Our house faces on to the square and we love the castle! So it's a conservation area: does that mean we have to take everything so seriously? Can't a bit of street art just be fun? And as for it being a distraction - I've seen plenty people drive the wrong way around the roundabout when there were no 'distractions' on it so that's plain daft. If they take our castle away I might just have to yarn-bomb the lamp post in protest - that'll give 'em something to talk about ;-)

No seriously - this is front page news? Our house faces on to the square and we love the castle! So it's a conservation area: does that mean we have to take everything so seriously? Can't a bit of street art just be fun? And as for it being a distraction - I've seen plenty people drive the wrong way around the roundabout when there were no 'distractions' on it so that's plain daft.
If they take our castle away I might just have to yarn-bomb the lamp post in protest - that'll give 'em something to talk about ;-)Sandie_E

No seriously - this is front page news? Our house faces on to the square and we love the castle! So it's a conservation area: does that mean we have to take everything so seriously? Can't a bit of street art just be fun? And as for it being a distraction - I've seen plenty people drive the wrong way around the roundabout when there were no 'distractions' on it so that's plain daft. If they take our castle away I might just have to yarn-bomb the lamp post in protest - that'll give 'em something to talk about ;-)

Score: 17

Neonlights says...11:10am Thu 19 Jun 14

It's no different to the monstrosity in the middle of the roundabout by the Esso garage that takes you off to Tesco, or the Fairacres Retail Park in Abingdon.

It's no different to the monstrosity in the middle of the roundabout by the Esso garage that takes you off to Tesco, or the Fairacres Retail Park in Abingdon.Neonlights

It's no different to the monstrosity in the middle of the roundabout by the Esso garage that takes you off to Tesco, or the Fairacres Retail Park in Abingdon.

Score: 5

piper2011 says...11:52am Thu 19 Jun 14

great job parkies, and a huge thanks for all your hard work, our towns floral displays are always a joy. Miss atkins go away and sort the pot holes out please, is there nothing more in your life than whining, in fact why dont you and your lazy lot roll up your sleeves and show us you can do a better job than the parkies ( yes even in the rain, cold and heat)

great job parkies, and a huge thanks for all your hard work, our towns floral displays are always a joy. Miss atkins go away and sort the pot holes out please, is there nothing more in your life than whining, in fact why dont you and your lazy lot roll up your sleeves and show us you can do a better job than the parkies ( yes even in the rain, cold and heat)piper2011

great job parkies, and a huge thanks for all your hard work, our towns floral displays are always a joy. Miss atkins go away and sort the pot holes out please, is there nothing more in your life than whining, in fact why dont you and your lazy lot roll up your sleeves and show us you can do a better job than the parkies ( yes even in the rain, cold and heat)

Score: 12

camden says...1:43pm Thu 19 Jun 14

Strange though that in the case of the advertising signs that companies have to pay a fee to the council, and can be seen on roundabouts all over the county are not distracting to drivers, but a castle for which I imagine no fee has been paid are. This is not about driver distraction, it's the council's way of saying "cross our palm with silver, the distraction issue will disappear, and we will say no more about it"

Strange though that in the case of the advertising signs that companies have to pay a fee to the council, and can be seen on roundabouts all over the county are not distracting to drivers, but a castle for which I imagine no fee has been paid are. This is not about driver distraction, it's the council's way of saying "cross our palm with silver, the distraction issue will disappear, and we will say no more about it"camden

Strange though that in the case of the advertising signs that companies have to pay a fee to the council, and can be seen on roundabouts all over the county are not distracting to drivers, but a castle for which I imagine no fee has been paid are. This is not about driver distraction, it's the council's way of saying "cross our palm with silver, the distraction issue will disappear, and we will say no more about it"

Score: 12

woodhg says...4:46pm Thu 19 Jun 14

It’s a rather sad reflection on our town that we can’t celebrate a bit of individual initiative and quirkiness; it’s yet another story of “Wallingford says NO to everything”. We should be pleased that someone has spent hours thinking creatively about jollying up a rather dull traffic island. As I live opposite our new castle it frankly makes for a rather nicer aspect. Using the convenient catchalls of “conservation area, danger to drivers etc.” to squash any creativity seems to me a rather lazy way of criticising something which is a bit different and not “officially” sanctioned. How many accidents have been caused by Banksy murals or the Angel of the North – not many I would guess? The town is struggling to project an identity and criticising this type of personal contribution and artisanship just makes for a far duller place. It’s just a bit of “safe” fun for pity’s sake.;)

It’s a rather sad reflection on our town that we can’t celebrate a bit of individual initiative and quirkiness; it’s yet another story of “Wallingford says NO to everything”. We should be pleased that someone has spent hours thinking creatively about jollying up a rather dull traffic island. As I live opposite our new castle it frankly makes for a rather nicer aspect. Using the convenient catchalls of “conservation area, danger to drivers etc.” to squash any creativity seems to me a rather lazy way of criticising something which is a bit different and not “officially” sanctioned. How many accidents have been caused by Banksy murals or the Angel of the North – not many I would guess? The town is struggling to project an identity and criticising this type of personal contribution and artisanship just makes for a far duller place. It’s just a bit of “safe” fun for pity’s sake.;)woodhg

It’s a rather sad reflection on our town that we can’t celebrate a bit of individual initiative and quirkiness; it’s yet another story of “Wallingford says NO to everything”. We should be pleased that someone has spent hours thinking creatively about jollying up a rather dull traffic island. As I live opposite our new castle it frankly makes for a rather nicer aspect. Using the convenient catchalls of “conservation area, danger to drivers etc.” to squash any creativity seems to me a rather lazy way of criticising something which is a bit different and not “officially” sanctioned. How many accidents have been caused by Banksy murals or the Angel of the North – not many I would guess? The town is struggling to project an identity and criticising this type of personal contribution and artisanship just makes for a far duller place. It’s just a bit of “safe” fun for pity’s sake.;)

Score: 16

maxidress says...11:57pm Thu 19 Jun 14

I can't wait for the full effect when the sweet peas scale the walls and enhance this lovely contribution to the town. Please let's thank the parkies for another fab job. I look forward to the displays around the town and have never been dissappointed. Remember there is only 3 staff working all weathers keeping wallingford a nice place to visit. So let's not slag them off but big them up. Thanks guys.

I can't wait for the full effect when the sweet peas scale the walls and enhance this lovely contribution to the town. Please let's thank the parkies for another fab job. I look forward to the displays around the town and have never been dissappointed. Remember there is only 3 staff working all weathers keeping wallingford a nice place to visit. So let's not slag them off but big them up. Thanks guys.maxidress

I can't wait for the full effect when the sweet peas scale the walls and enhance this lovely contribution to the town. Please let's thank the parkies for another fab job. I look forward to the displays around the town and have never been dissappointed. Remember there is only 3 staff working all weathers keeping wallingford a nice place to visit. So let's not slag them off but big them up. Thanks guys.

Score: 16

Sir Tainly Knott says...10:12am Fri 20 Jun 14

Looks great to me but, being in a Conservation Area, shouldn't the Planning Department need to give permission for a castle to be build. I'm sure it must be English Heritage Grade 1.

Looks great to me but, being in a Conservation Area, shouldn't the Planning Department need to give permission for a castle to be build. I'm sure it must be English Heritage Grade 1.Sir Tainly Knott

Looks great to me but, being in a Conservation Area, shouldn't the Planning Department need to give permission for a castle to be build. I'm sure it must be English Heritage Grade 1.

Score: 8

oafie says...5:20pm Fri 20 Jun 14

It is very nice yes...but that helps prove the point that it is a distraction....serio usly folks, if you're driving, you should be looking at the road/cars/pedestrian s etc

It is very nice yes...but that helps prove the point that it is a distraction....serio
usly folks, if you're driving, you should be looking at the road/cars/pedestrian
s etcoafie

It is very nice yes...but that helps prove the point that it is a distraction....serio usly folks, if you're driving, you should be looking at the road/cars/pedestrian s etc

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